Green Lake County, Wisconsin

Farm Programs & Local Resources

Last Updated: March 2026 | Always verify with your local USDA office. Report an error

Green Lake County features diverse terrain from fertile prairie soils to sandy areas with numerous lakes. Green Lake itself is one of the state's deepest natural lakes.

Mixed agriculture includes dairy, crops, and specialty production like potatoes on sandy soils. Irrigation systems support crop production in drier sandy areas.

Quick Facts


Region	Central Wisconsin
Top Commodities	Dairy, Corn, Vegetables, Soybeans, Cattle & calves, Wheat
Farms & Ranches	~420 (approx.)
Agricultural Land	~120,000 acres
Average Farm Size	~239 acres

Find Your Local USDA Offices

Your nearest USDA Service Center houses both NRCS and FSA under one roof.

Find your Service Center:

→ USDA Service Center Locator

Search for "Green Lake County" to find your local NRCS and FSA offices.

What to do when you call: Ask for a conservation planner (EQIP/CSP) or loan officer (FSA). Mention your operation type and planned improvements.

Programs for Green Lake County Operations

Based on Green Lake County's agricultural profile, these programs are most relevant:

Lake water quality protection emphasizes nutrient management and buffer strips. Irrigation efficiency programs help optimize water use on sandy soils.

Not sure which programs fit? Run our free eligibility screener — 2 minutes, personalized action packet.

Local Conservation Priorities

EQIP applications addressing local priorities score higher in ranking.

We don't have Green Lake County's specific LWG priorities yet.

Ask your local NRCS office: "What are the priority resource concerns in Green Lake County?"

Your Next Steps in Green Lake County

Run the eligibility screener: Free Screener
Find your USDA Service Center: Service Center Locator
Read the Wisconsin guide: Wisconsin Farm Programs Guide

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